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1957 Map of Kingston

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Kingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The University of Rhode Island grounds and the historic village of Kingston dominate the northeastern corner of this coastal landscape. The terrain is defined by the massive Great Swamp and its associated Wildlife Reservation, which surrounds the expansive Wordens Pond. This wetlands system is deeply tied to regional history, notably marked by the Great Swamp Fight Site on a small island within the marsh. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cuts through the swamp, connecting Kingston Sta to southern points.

Along the Atlantic coastline, a string of beach communities and fishing ports like Jerusalem, Galilee, and Snug Harbor show the era's maritime activity. The southern edge is anchored by the Harbor of Refuge at Point Judith, while inland, numerous kettle ponds such as Tucker Pond and White Pond dot the glacial topography. Small crossroads like Curtis Corner and Tuckertown Four Corners illustrate the historical settlement patterns between the university and the shore.